おっ

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Alternative writings: 押っ, 追っ
Frequency:
1

A colloquial prefix-like element attached before verbs to indicate a sudden or forceful action (found in compound verbs such as 追っかける, 押っ取り刀, おっ飛ばす).

PrefixUsually Kana

Examples

若者たちがアイドルを追っかけている。

Young people are chasing after the idol.

強い風で屋根の一部が吹き飛ばされ、おっ飛ばされた瓦が道に落ちていた。

A strong wind blew part of the roof away; the tiles that were blown off lay on the road.

彼は押っ取り刀で現れて、あっという間に片付けてしまった。

He appeared suddenly with great haste and finished tidying up in no time.